The following information was posted to social media by the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments:
The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) is excited to announce an open call for digital photographs that capture the essence of our region. We want to see the Naugatuck Valley through your perspective. Submit your photos: https://nvcogct.gov/project/photo-contest/.
We’re currently planning our first Regional Plan of Conservation and Development, a 10-year planning document. This is a roadmap for how our 19 municipalities will grow and improve over the next decade. We want this plan to reflect the people who live here and your photos will help us tell that story.
What are we looking for?
Whether you are using a professional camera or a phone, we want to see your unique style. You can submit photos in any of these seven categories.
– Architecture
– Arts & Culture
– Community and Places of Belonging
– Environment
– Entertainment & Leisure
– Public Events
– Transportation
Who can enter?
Adults (18+ or older) | High school students (Grades 9-12) must provide signed permission form.
Where?
Photos must be taken within our 19 member municipalities (Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Bristol, Cheshire, Derby, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Oxford, Plymouth, Prospect, Seymour, Shelton, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott, Woodbury)
When?
Submissions are open now through 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2026.
How?
Check out the contest rules and how to submit at https://nvcogct.gov/project/photo-contest/.
Prizes and recognition
Municipal Winners: One winning photo will be selected for each of our 19 municipalities. Winners will receive a $25 gift card to a local establishment in that town.
Honorable Mentions: High-quality entries will be recognized for their creativity and impact.
Exhibition: Selected works may be featured on the NVCOG website, social media, and in official planning documents.
Winners will be announced in August 2026.
Visit the NVCOG Facebook page here.
